If x+y=10x + y = 10x+y=10 and x−y=4x - y = 4x−y=4, what is the value of xxx?
A) 7
B) 6
C) 5
D) 4
E) 3
If a circle has a radius of 6 cm, what is its circumference, rounded to the nearest whole number?
A) 36 cm
B) 37 cm
C) 38 cm
D) 39 cm
E) 40 cm
Choose the sentence that corrects the following underlined portion: "The team, who had won the championship last year, are expected to repeat their success."
A) The team, which won the championship last year, is expected to repeat its success.
B) The team, that won the championship last year, are expected to repeat their success.
C) The team, who had won the championship last year, is expected to repeat their success.
D) The team, who won the championship last year, are expected to repeat their success.
E) The team, which had won the championship last year, are expected to repeat their success.
Which of the following is the best synonym for "prolific"?
A) Scant
B) Fruitful
C) Meager
D) Sparse
E) Barren
Study the table below and answer the question that follows:
Year |
Sales (in thousands) |
Expenses (in thousands) |
2019 |
250 |
180 |
2020 |
280 |
200 |
2021 |
300 |
220 |
What is the average net profit (in thousands) over the years 2019, 2020, and 2021?
A) $100,000
B) $120,000
C) $140,000
D) $160,000
E) $180,000
Analyze the following argument:
"Company X's decision to implement a new marketing strategy was flawed. The strategy failed to increase sales despite heavy investment in promotional activities. Therefore, Company X should revert to its previous marketing approach."
Write a critique of the argument, evaluating its reasoning and supporting your response with examples and evidence.